How Do We See Color?

The video explores how humans and animals perceive colors. It explains the role of the retina and cones in color vision, discusses colorblindness, and compares human vision to that of animals like dogs, bees, and mantis shrimp. The video highlights how some animals see ultraviolet light and have more types of cones, offering a different view of the world.

What part of the eye is responsible for sending color information to the brain?

• Cornea

• Retina

• Lens

• Pupil

How many types of cones do most humans have for color vision?

• Four

• One

• Three

• Two

What is a common characteristic of red-green color blindness?

• Red and green appear similar and dull

• Enhanced vision in low light

• Difficulty distinguishing blue and yellow

• Inability to see any colors

Which animal is known to have a similar color perception to red-green colorblind humans?

• Fish

• Birds

• Cats

• Dogs

What unique type of light can bees see that humans cannot?

• Infrared

• Ultraviolet

• Gamma rays

• X-ray